Vilma Pimenoff: Untitled #1 (Carmen)

The photographer has always photographed objects. They enjoy how something ordinary can be transformed in an image into something other than what it originally was. The detached-nail banana arrangement Untitled#1 (Carmen) playfully references the world-famous 1930s performer Carmen Miranda.

About the artist
Visual artist Vilma Pimenoff (b. 1980) works with photography, video, and installation. In her works, she addresses contemporary social issues, often through humor and absurdity, while simultaneously questioning the stereotypes and myths of our time.